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Become a Volunteer |
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Every year more than three million children
nationally are reported as being abused or neglected.
Despite the States’ attempt to help, many of these
children become trapped in court and the child welfare
maze, and can spend their childhood moving from one
temporary shelter to another.
This is where you step in by becoming a Guardian ad
Litem (GAL) Volunteer.
GAL Volunteers review records, research information, and
talk to everyone involved in their cases. This may
include Social Workers, Attorneys, Judges, Parents,
teachers, family members and most importantly, the
children themselves.
“It’s about helping a child replace a life of hurt with
one of hope.”-Genora Brimfield, GAL Volunteer.
Become a GAL Volunteer and be rewarded with some of the
most powerful and fulfilling experiences you can find.
Only the GAL volunteer program empowers everyday
citizens as appointed officers of the court. Your
involvement will make a direct impact on a Childs life
and perhaps for generations to come.
Becoming a Volunteer is easy!
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- Be at least 19 years old.
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- Sign a release for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s
Florida Criminal History Check, which is required by statute.
(Individuals with a criminal record of a felony, a judicial finding
of guilt for a crime against a person, or history of abuse or
neglect of a child or adult are ineligible for the program).
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- Provide two written character references.
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- Interview with local program representative.
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- Successfully complete 30 hours of training.
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application or for more information about volunteering please call
1-866-341-1GAL (1425).
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